[Gusto Brunt]

I was very VERY dizzy at 3pm. Couldn't stand up. It was like I was on a ship in stormy weather. The room was spinning.

VER scary. Called an ambulance.
.

I had VERY VERY HIGH blood sugar and blood pressure.

Docs found out I am Type 2 diabetic.

Came as shock but I have been going to the loo a lot during the night recently.

Treatment is 4 tablets per day but no injections.

Out of hospital now and I will be celebrating New ear's Eve with a huge glass of WATER.

[Cherie]

oh dear, good they were able to diagnose you, you can reverse your diabetes through diet,

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-di...type-2-reverse

It is very much in your interest to control it as it can lead to all kinds of complications, affects your vision and some people need to have amputations

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by Cherie Christmas

oh dear, good they were able to diagnose you, you can reverse your diabetes through diet,

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-di...type-2-reverse

It is very much in your interest to control it as it can lead to all kinds of complications, affects your vision and some people need to have amputations

Thanks.

[arista]

Gusto glad the Doctors got you on safe meds.

Would they consider you to take the New Weight Loss Injection
under NHS care?
If you need it etc.

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by arista

Gusto glad the Doctors got you on safe meds.

Would they consider you to take the New Weight Loss Injection
under NHS care?
If you need it etc.

They said I am overweight by 2 stone. My friend said I look normal weight but apparently I am not.

[Zizu]

Interesting


My brother in law was recently diagnosed as pre diabetic so he paid for a fitted on us a glucose monitor each

They are attached to your upper arm for two WEEKS … the probe / needle is in your bloodstream for the duration .


Anyways it turns out we are both slightly UNDER pre diabetic so whilst being reassuring on one hand it was a wake up call on the other

We are now both making a conscious effort wereto reduce / refuse sugar

( so reduced amounts of sugar in drinks and being aware that all carbohydrates like bread and potatoes change to sugar !)

Also the sugar in fruit is treated like processed sugar as are carbohydrates by the body

I’m new to all this so by all means correct any mistakes

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Interesting


My brother in law was recently diagnosed as pre diabetic so he paid for a fitted on us a glucose monitor each

They are attached to your upper arm for two WEEKS … the probe / needle is in your bloodstream for the duration .


Anyways it turns out we are both slightly UNDER pre diabetic so whilst being reassuring on one hand it was a wake up call on the other

We are now both making a conscious effort wereto reduce / refuse sugar

( so reduced amounts of sugar in drinks and being aware that all carbohydrates like bread and potatoes change to sugar !)

Also the sugar in fruit is treated like processed sugar as are carbohydrates by the body

I’m new to all this so by all means correct any mistakes

It's nice to know what's going on in your body after having a full check up. But a lot of people leave it too late or don't get a warning like me.

[AnnieK]

Oh no, sorry to hear this Gusto. Hope you continue to feel better.

My dad was told he was pre diabetic years ago,his doctor sent him on a course and he was able to reverse it

He has just last month been diagnosed as diabetic, which is age onset and he controls with metformin.

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by AnnieKristmas

Oh no, sorry to hear this Gusto. Hope you continue to feel better.

My dad was told he was pre diabetic years ago,his doctor sent him on a course and he was able to reverse it

He has just last month been diagnosed as diabetic, which is age onset and he controls with metformin.

Yes I am metformin too. Thanks for your reply.

[Kate!]

I'm sorry to hear this as well. Must have been a frightening experience for you.

Take care xx

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by Holly Christmas

I'm sorry to hear this as well. Must have been a frightening experience for you.

Take care xx

Very frightening. Thanks.

[Niamh.]

Omg I was like that last night, my head was swimming, I just went to bed for about 12 hours, I wonder was it because of all the sugary drink and food over the last week? :/

Hope you're feeling OK now Gusto

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by ChristmasNeeve

Omg I was like that last night, my head was swimming, I just went to bed for about 12 hours, I wonder was it because of all the sugary drink and food over the last week? :/

Hope you're feeling OK now Gusto

You could also be coming down with flu but maybe get a blood test in the New Year

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by ChristmasNeeve

Omg I was like that last night, my head was swimming, I just went to bed for about 12 hours, I wonder was it because of all the sugary drink and food over the last week? :/

Hope you're feeling OK now Gusto

You need a check up I think. Best of luck.

[thesheriff443]

Life is full of surprises most of them you don’t want

[Cherie]

The biggest surprise is that you managed to get an ambulance on Boxing Day

[Vanessa]

Omg glad you're ok. Yes you can reverse it through diet changes.

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Santa's NaughtiNess

Omg glad you're ok. Yes you can reverse it through diet changes.

True !

Plus type 2 diabetes can also be reversed by intermittent fasting ( plus sensible diet obviously) ..

[rusticgal]

Awww...poor you. I bet that was scary...

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by Santa's NaughtiNess

Omg glad you're ok. Yes you can reverse it through diet changes.

Yes very good now. Thanks.

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by Cherie Christmas

The biggest surprise is that you managed to get an ambulance on Boxing Day

Yes and it arrived in ten minutes. I think he was in the area.

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by thesheriff443

Life is full of surprises most of them you don’t want

Very true. I was feeling fine, and then bang I was on the floor.

[Crimson Dynamo]

scary but this can be reversed with a change of diet thankfully

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by Christmas Dynamo

scary but this can be reversed with a change of diet thankfully

Yes. Thanks for the reply.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Gusto Brunt

I was very VERY dizzy at 3pm. Couldn't stand up. It was like I was on a ship in stormy weather. The room was spinning.

VER scary. Called an ambulance.
.

I had VERY VERY HIGH blood sugar and blood pressure.

Docs found out I am Type 2 diabetic.

Came as shock but I have been going to the loo a lot during the night recently.

Treatment is 4 tablets per day but no injections.

Out of hospital now and I will be celebrating New ear's Eve with a huge glass of WATER.

…awwwwww you, that must have been so scary for you…..I’m so glad though that you’ve quickly got a diagnosis and that it’s something that can be controlled with lifestyle changes and tweaks as well as your medication you’ve been given…and those lifestyle changes will not only help in control of your Type 2 Diabetes, but they’ll hopefully enhance your life in other ways …no more spinning for you, just walking and enjoying a regular exercise routine…it really does help to balance the mind as well as the body…you take care, Gusto…..